Magnetic fuel canister

ABSTRACT

This is directed to systems, processes, machines, and other means that stabilize a magnetic fuel canister. The invention can prevent a magnetic fuel canister from moving during transit.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims priority to provisional application 61/470,317 filed on Mar. 31, 2011.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION

This invention relates to magnetic fuel canisters and other means of transporting small quantities of fuel.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Portable fuel canisters can be commonly found in cars or trucks. Presently these canisters have difficulties associated with an inability to remain stationary during transit. Current technology fails to adequately secure the portable fuel canister leaving it susceptible to tipping over and spilling potentially hazardous contents. No previous technology has addressed how to avoid sparking a combustible liquid in a magnetic container. For instance, U.S. Pat. No. 6,193,202 teaches a magnetized cup to use for drinking a beverage. It does not teach a rubber layer necessary to avoid static electricity. Similarly, U.S. Pat. No. 6,786,349 by Najd teaches a refuse container that cannot be tipped over. Again, it does not teach a rubberized coating necessary to prevent static electricity and it teaches no theory of how to safely contain hazardous material. Likewise, U.S. Pat. No. 7,021,594 by Exler teaches a folding magnetic holding wrap for a cup or mug, while it does teach using a magnet to hold a container into place, it offers no theory of how to do this safely for hazardous materials.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention includes methods, systems, and other means for a magnetic fuel canister. The magnetic fuel canister comprises a container, which is mechanically coupled to a handle, a spout, and a rubber coating. The rubber coating is mechanically coupled to a magnet. In some embodiments this magnet may be a permanent magnet base, a series of permanent magnets or a tote mechanically coupled to a magnet.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

Having thus described the invention in general terms, reference will now be made to the accompanying drawings, which are not necessarily drawn to scale, and wherein:

FIG. 1 is a side elevation view.

FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken on line 3-3 of FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the magnetic base.

FIG. 5 is a bottom perspective view of a second embodiment of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Embodiments of the present invention overcome many of the obstacles associated with magnetic fuel canisters, and now will be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings that show some, but not all embodiments of the claimed inventions. Indeed, the invention may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will satisfy applicable legal requirements. Like numbers refer to like elements throughout.

FIG. 1 shows a side elevation of the invention, magnetic fuel canister 10. Magnetic fuel canister 10 comprises container 12, which is mechanically coupled to spout 14 and handle 16 as is well known in the field. Additionally, container 12 is mechanically coupled to rubber coating 20, which is further mechanically coupled to permanent magnet base 18 as shown in FIG. 2 and in greater detail in FIG. 3

FIG. 2 shows a bottom perspective view of magnetic fuel canister 10. As noted above, magnetic fuel canister 10 comprises container 12, which is mechanically coupled to spout 14 and handle 16. Here, rubber coating 20 is shown lining the bottom of container 12 and permanent magnet base 18 is shown mechanically coupled to rubber coating 20. This configuration is significant because rubber coating 20 will prevent static electricity and sparking from igniting fuel in container 12, if any.

FIG. 3 shows a section view along line 3-3 in FIG. 1. Here, container 12 is shown mechanically coupled to rubber coating 20 and rubber coating 20 is further mechanically coupled to permanent magnet base 18. Notably, rubber coating 20 covers the entire bottom of container 12.

FIG. 4 shows a perceptive view of permanent magnet base 18. While permanent magnet base 18 has been shown mechanically coupled to the bottom of container 12, permanent magnet base 18 can also be mechanically coupled to a side of container 12. In other configurations, permanent magnet base 18 can be mechanically coupled to a tote, which is defined here as a bag or box and then container 12 can be place inside the tote.

FIG. 5 shows an alternate magnetic fuel container 22. Alternate magnetic fuel container 22 comprises container 12, which is mechanically coupled to spout 14 and handle 16 (not shown) as is well known in the field. Container 12 is mechanically coupled to alternate rubber coating 26, which is further mechanically coupled to a series of permanent magnets 24 in a manner similar to magnetic fuel canister 10 discussed above. 

1. A magnetic fuel canister comprising, a container mechanically coupled to a handle, a spout, and a rubber coating; where the rubber coating is mechanically coupled to a magnet.
 2. The magnetic fuel canister of claim 1, further comprising, where the magnet is a permanent magnet base.
 3. The magnetic fuel canister of claim 1, further comprising, where the magnet is a series of permanent magnets.
 4. The magnetic fuel canister of claim 1, further comprising, where the magnet is a tote further comprising a permanent magnet base.
 5. The magnetic fuel canister of claim 1, further comprising, where the magnet is a tote further comprising a series of permanent magnets. 